Fixes are available
6.1.0.37: Java SDK 1.5 SR12 FP3 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.17: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.47: WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Fix Pack 47
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.39: Java SDK 1.5 SR12 FP4 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.41: Java SDK 1.5 SR12 FP5 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.43: Java SDK 1.5 SR13 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.45: Java SDK 1.5 SR14 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.47: Java SDK 1.5 SR16 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.19: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.21: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.23: Java SDK 1.6 SR10 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.25: Java SDK 1.6 SR11 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR12 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.29: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.45: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP60 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.31: Java SDK 1.6 SR15 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.35: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.37: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP3 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.39: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP7 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.41: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP20 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.43: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP41 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The following exception is sometimes encountered when the Nodeagent is down and perfservlet data is attempting to be collected <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <!--************************************************************ ******** ********--> <!-- IBM Confidential OCO Source Material --> <!-- 5639-D57, 5630-A36, 5630-A37, 5724-D18 (C) COPYRIGHT International --> <!-- Business Machines Corp. 1997, 2004. The source code for this program is --> <!-- not published or otherwise divested of its trade secrets, irrespective --> <!-- of what has been deposited with the U.S. Copyright Office. --> <!--************************************************************ ******** ********--> <PerformanceMonitor> <version value="6.1.0.25"/> <Comments>Error retrieving PMI data. java.lang.NullPointerException </Comments>
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V6.1 and V7.0 using the Performance * * Servlet * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Null Pointer exception is seen in the * * browser when the Performance Servlet * * is accessed with the version=5 option * * enabled. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Performance Servlet needs the NodeAgent to be active to communicate with the other servers. When NodeAgent is not available or is shutdown, then a NullPointerException is seen in the browser. Though the Symptom is expected, the exception in the browser is not correct.
Problem conclusion
Code has been updated to handle the exceptions or divert them to SystemError and proper suggestions are given in the browser. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 7.0.0.17 and 6.1.0.37. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM20181
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
61S
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-08-09
Closed date
2010-11-12
Last modified date
2010-11-12
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800
Applicable component levels
R61A PSY
UP
R61H PSY
UP
R61I PSY
UP
R61P PSY
UP
R61S PSY
UP
R61W PSY
UP
R61Z PSY
UP
R700 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
24 October 2021